Chef's Circle

Master Chefs bringing California Wild Rice into the spotlightchef circle

The Monterey Peninsula-a world-renowned tourist spot located a hundred miles south of San Francisco-is truly blessed as being one of the greatest food regions in the world. With its natural beauty, abundant resources and culinary talent, this area creates a perfect stage to showcase one of California's most versatile crops: Wild Rice. Enjoy these exceptional California Wild Rice recipes created by some of Monterey Peninsula's top chefs.

Monterey Chef Series

Chef Kurt Grasing Executive Chef Colin Moody
Asilomar Conference Grounds
Pacific Grove, California
Gingered California Wild Rice and Papaya Salad
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Chef Colin Moody’s bio
Chef Kurt Grasing

Executive Chef Craig von Foerster
Sierra Mar at Post Ranch
Big Sur, California
California Wild Rice, Arugula, Grapefruit and Toasted Pecans
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Chef Craig von Foerster’s bio

Chef Kurt Grasing Executive Chef Kurt Grasing
Grasing's Coastal Cuisine & Carmel Chop House
Carmel, California
Duck with California Wild Rice recipe
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Chef Kurt Grasing’s bio

Sacramento Chef Series

Chef Lina Fat Executive Chef Shawn Menard
Chops Steakhouse & Seafood Restaurant Sacramento, CA
California Wild Rice and Roast Duck Salad
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chef partners

Chef Bernard Bruin & Chef Joshua Rabbie
Chef Partners, La Provence Restaurant & Terrace
Roseville, California
California Wild Rice and Pumpkin Gratin
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Chef Lina Fat Executive Chef Lina Fat
California Fats
Old Sacramento, CA
Artichokes Stuffed with Chicken & California Wild Rice
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Founding Chefs

The founding members of the Chefs Advisory Board (and their recipes) are:

Chef Lina Fat Executive Chef Lina Fat
California Fats, Old Sacramento, CA
Artichokes Stuffed with Chicken & California Wild Rice
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Chef Michael Rech
Master Chef Michael Rech
California Culinary Academy, San Francisco, CA
California Wild Rice Polenta Cakes
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Chef Elisabeth Schwarz
Chef Elisabeth Schwarz
Corporate Chef, San Francisco Bay Area, CA
California Wild Rice Risotto Cakes
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Chef Martin Yan
Master Chef Martin Yan, PBS
TV’s “Yan Can Cook,” Foster City, CA
Cornish Hens with California Wild Rice Stuffing
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Chef's Recipe

Pumpkin Gratin

Gingered California Wild Rice and Papaya Salad

Great as a spring or summer salad, or use as a side dish to duck, pork, or chicken
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Nutritional Values

Comparative Nutritional
Values of Wild Rice

Rice is a very valuable food from a nutritional point of view. It is an excellent source of protein and these proteins are of a particular importance for our diet, as they contain all eight essential amino acids.
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Cooking Tips

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